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Gov. Roy Cooper was noncommittal during a Monday, May 4 news conference on whether the state will begin to ease COVID-19 restrictions on May 8, or extend the order.
Gov. Roy Cooper was noncommittal during a Monday, May 4 news conference on whether the state will begin to ease COVID-19 restrictions on May 8, or extend the order.
 
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) now appears to be moving the state toward reopening, announcing on Monday that some previously closed business could start to reopen as early as May 15.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) now appears to be moving the state toward reopening, announcing on Monday that some previously closed business could start to reopen as early as May 15.
 
The N.C. General Assembly passed two bills to deal with fallout from COVID-19.
The N.C. General Assembly passed two bills to deal with fallout from COVID-19.
 
GOP Governor Greg Abbott announced his plan on Monday.
 
It is still unclear whether the governor will extend his stay-at-home order that is set to expire Friday, May 8.
It is still unclear whether the governor will extend his stay-at-home order that is set to expire Friday, May 8.
 
In North Carolina and across the country, Americans have coalesced into two angry factions based on how they feel about statewide lockdown orders like the one that Gov. Roy Cooper imposed on North Carolinians last month.
In North Carolina and across the country, Americans have coalesced into two angry factions based on how they feel about statewide lockdown orders like the one that Gov. Roy Cooper imposed on North Carolinians last month.
 
On Sunday, Rep. Justin Amash (I-MI) appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union” with host Jake Tapper to discuss his recently-announced entrance into the 2020 presidential campaign.
On Sunday, Rep. Justin Amash (I-MI) appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union” with host Jake Tapper to discuss his recently-announced entrance into the 2020 presidential campaign.
 
I’ve mostly given up on the daily Trump coronavirus press conferences from the White House when it comes to news.
I’ve mostly given up on the daily Trump coronavirus press conferences from the White House when it comes to news.
 
The proposed $1.6 billion Guilford County Schools bond–and the proposed sales tax hike referendum to pay for it—were on thin ice anyway in the wake of the coronavirus.
The proposed $1.6 billion Guilford County Schools bond–and the proposed sales tax hike referendum to pay for it—were on thin ice anyway in the wake of the coronavirus.
 
Appropriation leaders in the House and Senate are busy working behind closed doors to find consensus on a COVID-19 relief package.
Appropriation leaders in the House and Senate are busy working behind closed doors to find consensus on a COVID-19 relief package.
 
There’s a new — and odd — development in the symptoms of COVID-19.
 
The Five Eyes intel group of our closest allies knows the score. The WHO denies it.
The Five Eyes intel group of our closest allies knows the score. The WHO denies it.
 
Lyman Stone attempts to answer that question in a new paper published by the American Enterprize Institute.
Lyman Stone attempts to answer that question in a new paper published by the American Enterprize Institute.
 
Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, a distinguished public servant, was briefly national security advisor to President Trump until allegations surfaced in the Washington Post that he had been in communication with Russian Ambassador Sergei Kislyak.
Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, a distinguished public servant, was briefly national security advisor to President Trump until allegations surfaced in the Washington Post that he had been in communication with Russian Ambassador Sergei Kislyak.
 
COVID-19 trends are headed in the right direction, Gov. Roy Cooper said Thursday, April 30, but North Carolinians are going to be at home at least a week longer — and most shuttered businesses won’t be up-and-running again anytime soon.
COVID-19 trends are headed in the right direction, Gov. Roy Cooper said Thursday, April 30, but North Carolinians are going to be at home at least a week longer — and most shuttered businesses won’t be up-and-running again anytime soon.
 
President Trump pledged to release substantial evidence pointing to the origin of the coronavirus as his administration continues to the blame an infectious diseases laboratory in Wuhan, China.
President Trump pledged to release substantial evidence pointing to the origin of the coronavirus as his administration continues to the blame an infectious diseases laboratory in Wuhan, China.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review
 
He is at, or better than, the best numbers of his presidency.
He is at, or better than, the best numbers of his presidency.
 
The General Assembly was in session Wednesday through Saturday to begin appropriating money from the CARES Act.
The General Assembly was in session Wednesday through Saturday to begin appropriating money from the CARES Act.
 
It’s not clear whether a person in North Carolina who has pleaded guilty to murder can later turn to DNA evidence to win his freedom.
It’s not clear whether a person in North Carolina who has pleaded guilty to murder can later turn to DNA evidence to win his freedom.
 
President Donald Trump said on Monday during the White House Coronavirus Task Force news conference that the United States is going make China pay a “very substantial” price for the damage they have caused by lying and trying to cover-up the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan.
President Donald Trump said on Monday during the White House Coronavirus Task Force news conference that the United States is going make China pay a “very substantial” price for the damage they have caused by lying and trying to cover-up the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan.
 
The House and Senate both passed bills to address the impacts of COVID-19, and the government’s response, on North Carolina
The House and Senate both passed bills to address the impacts of COVID-19, and the government’s response, on North Carolina
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
Despite the coronavirus crisis that spurred lockdowns on business across the United States, April was the best month for the stock market since January 1987 and the best April since 1938.
Despite the coronavirus crisis that spurred lockdowns on business across the United States, April was the best month for the stock market since January 1987 and the best April since 1938.
 
The N.C. Senate on Wednesday evening passed by a 48-0 vote a $1.2-billion bill distributing money for COVID-19 relief statewide.
The N.C. Senate on Wednesday evening passed by a 48-0 vote a $1.2-billion bill distributing money for COVID-19 relief statewide.
 
The double standard used by Biden now is outrageous.
 
Victor Davis Hanson devotes his latest National Review Online column to the Democrats’ selection of a running mate for presidential candidate Joe Biden.
Victor Davis Hanson devotes his latest National Review Online column to the Democrats’ selection of a running mate for presidential candidate Joe Biden.
 
It may be awhile longer before Washington, D.C. residents can return to their normal lives.
It may be awhile longer before Washington, D.C. residents can return to their normal lives.
 
The House is wasting little time addressing the challenges COVID-19 has posed to North Carolina.
The House is wasting little time addressing the challenges COVID-19 has posed to North Carolina.
 
Once the investigation ends, the findings will be presented to President Donald Trump and his administration.
 
Emily Larsen of the Washington Examiner highlights a political change on Capitol Hill.
Emily Larsen of the Washington Examiner highlights a political change on Capitol Hill.
 
Governor Roy Cooper announced Thursday (4-23-20) and extension of his illegal "Stay At Home" order which was set to expire April 30.
Governor Roy Cooper announced Thursday (4-23-20) and extension of his illegal "Stay At Home" order which was set to expire April 30.
 
N.C. House members took on a host of time-sensitive issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic during a Wednesday, April 29, meeting of the House Pensions and Retirement Committee.
N.C. House members took on a host of time-sensitive issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic during a Wednesday, April 29, meeting of the House Pensions and Retirement Committee.
 
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